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October 14, 2021

Soft Crabs: The World’s Best Bait?

There is not one saltwater predator swimming in the Gulf that doesn’t enjoy eating soft crabs. Think about it for a second. Fish that favor crustaceans, like redfish or sheepshead, love them. Fish that normally chase […]
January 7, 2020

Crab Baits with the Snafu Rig

Crab Baits The Snafu isn’t a rig commonly seen along the Gulf Coast, which is no wonder since it’s main use is for tautog fishing in the northeast Atlantic. So, why might we be interested in […]
May 12, 2016

Strange Fun on a Boat: Trot-Line for Crabs

We fish, we hunt, and maybe we just go for a swim now and again – however you may use your boat, the bottom line is that it should be fun. Last weekend I tried something […]
April 26, 2016

How to Run a Trot Line for Blue Crabs

Steamed crabs are and awesome feast, and if you know how to run a trot line for blue crabs, you can catch them by the bushel. Want to give trot-lining a shot? Here’s the basic run-down. […]